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The
Center for the
Integration of Spirituality & Mental Health, Inc. believes the faith community has an
important role to play in decreasing stigma associated with mental
illness, identifying people in need and connecting them to services.
While many faith groups are already involved in mental health efforts,
others are in the process of deciding on a comfortable level of
participation. The World
Council of Churches has partnered with CISMH to promote
this important service initiative. Both organizations would like to help
faith organizations integrate a mental health wellness message into
their services.
Toward
that goal, during the weekend of October
3-5, 2008
the first Annual Mental Wellness Promotion Service was
held. We asked all faith groups to set aside one service during
the weekend to participate in this endeavor to promote mental health
wellness in their congregations. From these humble beginnings we hope to
grow a mental wellness movement in the faith community.
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The second Annual Mental Wellness Promotion Service will be observed
on October 2-4, 2009.
We
hope you will take a moment to peruse our toolkit designed to help you
get started crafting your mental wellness message. If you are
ready to get started download the toolkit
and click
here to download the CISMH partner agreement.
Read
more about the toolkit and
partner
information below!
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About
the World Council of Churches
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is
the broadest and most inclusive among the many organized expressions of
the modern ecumenical movement, a movement whose goal is Christian
unity.
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An
Introduction to the World Council of Churches (pdf)
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Partner
with CISMH
CISMH
seeks the support and participation of churches, parishes, synagogues,
mosques, faith based organizations and individuals in the Annual Mental
Wellness Promotion Service Initiative. We have developed a Faith
Partner Covenant to establish a formal consortium. Please click here
to download and review the covenant. You may contact Dr. Torres at 410-752-7940
for additional information.
Please
see our growing list of partners on the right!
CISMH
Prospective Partner Flyer
CISMH
Partner Agreement
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Mental Wellness Promotion Service Initiative Community Partners
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BridgePoint
Ministries
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Nebo
Christian
Ministries
,
Baltimore
MD
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New
Hope
Baptist
Church
,
Baltimore
MD
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Roberta’s
House, Inc. (Grief and
Loss
Center
),
Baltimore
MD
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Sharp
Street United
Methodist
Church
,
Baltimore
MD
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William
Simmons, Ministry Director,
Emmanuel
Christian
Community
Church
,
Baltimore
MD
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St.
Martin
’s
Church,
Baltimore
MD
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Mary
L. Taylor-Ennis, Ph.D.,
Baltimore
MD
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The
Black Mental Health
Alliance
for Education and
Consultation, Inc.,
Baltimore
MD
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The
Brantley Group,
Baltimore
MD
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The
Renaissance
Center
,
Baltimore
MD
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The
Universal Peacemaker’s Foundation
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Virtual
Clergy
Church
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World
Council of Churches
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Zion
Baptist
Church
,
Baltimore
MD
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To assist you in implementing the
Annual Mental Wellness Promotion Service CISMH has developed a comprehensive
toolkit that is available for a nominal fee. See the box on the
right for more information.
Toolkit
and Video now Available!
Step
1. Click
here to download an order form or call 410-340-6390. You must
fill out an order form to receive the Toolkit DVD.
Step
2. Fax your completed order form to 410-338-1771, Attention:
CISMH Toolkit Order.
Step 3. Download your
Toolkit here to get started!
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Toolkit Contents
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An
educational training video describing
common mental illnesses, ways
to determine congregational
needs and resources,
approaches to mental health
ministry, how to identify community
resources and make referrals,
and much more..
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Examples
of songs, hymns, prayers and
sermon starters
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Screening
forms with instructions to
assess the mental health needs of
congregations as well as congregational
resources
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National
resources for individuals, friends
or family members in need of
mental health services
The Toolkit and video are just $55.00.
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